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Gulf Grouper By CAM Staff
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rystal LaFosse fishes a lot. She’s traveled to destination fisheries around the world. Everywhere she’s been has its own allure, but she said when it comes to catching fish, nowhere compares to Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. What would you expect to hear from a Louisiana girl? Cajun Tackle in Lake Charles, La. is the family business, which Crystal operates with her brother and her parents. She is the founder and director of the Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in Lake Charles and director of the Tuna & Swordfish Challenge at Hurricane Hole in Grand Isle, La. Even with so much fishing in her work life, she relishes the opportunity to launch out of Lake Charles with family, friends and her 6-year-old son Cardyn. Despite the excellent inshore opportunities nearby in the maze of waterways and Calcasieu Lake, Crystal’s favorite destination is well over 100 miles out in the Gulf in grouper water. West Louisiana doesn’t enjoy the same proximity to deep water as destinations to the east. With runs inside 50 miles out of Venice or Grand Isle, anglers flock to the deep-water rigs and rock bottom where the edge of the Continental Shelf provides dramatic depth changes. Out of Lake Charles, it’s a 110- to 130-mile run to reach the 200-foot depths and prime grouper territory. However, those willing to make longer runs will find bottom that hasn’t already been picked clean by other anglers. “Most people don’t come here to target grouper because the run offshore is so far,” Crystal said, “but that also makes it good because the area is not over-fished.” Yellowedge, gag, and strawberry grouper are some of Crystal’s personal favorites, but she said it’s always fun when the rod tip bends over and you really don’t know what you’re bringing up. Regardless of the species, grouper are some of the best eating fish in the sea, and loading the box with delicious fish is half the fun. “There’s nothing better than cranking in a huge Warsaw grouper. That’s just the best!” she said. The challenge of strapping on a harness and battling a big Warsaw is enough to test anyone’s strength and endurance. Reeling up a 200-plus-pounder is on Crystal’s to-do list. “Typically the big grouper hang on the up-current side of the rigs in 200 to 250 feet of water,” Crystal said. “Bottom fishing, you’re looking for rock or reef formations, drop offs and drastic water depth changes. Usually anything over 200 feet is good grouper territory.” For Crystal, “anything over 200 feet” is sometimes 500 feet or deeper, when you never know what’s going to come up on the end of the line. Her rigs account for the dark waters at these depths with lights that mimic the bioluminescence of squid and attract grouper. “There are several ways to deep drop, and grouper rigs can be made with one to five hooks, ” she said. “Typically when you’re targeting a big warsaw, it’s with an 18/0 or 20/0 circle hook rig with glowing lights, a 3- to 5-pound weight and live bait around the oil rigs. I make my own three-hook rigs using 8/0 or 10/0 circle hooks, glow in the dark squid, lights, and topped with dead squid bait… You can use the 3-5 hook rigs around structure or just bottom fishing on rock piles. “The glow squid are from Offshore Angler, Fathom Offshore, and many other brands. The LED deep-drop lights range in colors of blue,
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Mountain Lakes Are Calling
By Nick Carter eering into clear-green water from the casting deck, frantic movement is the first thing to catch your eye. As a morning fog evaporates, rolling mountains rise up all around and the sun breaks through to reveal small groups of blueback herring. They dart back and forth, skittering near the surface to evade or confuse predators below. Then it happens. It starts with a few scattered topwater hits and intensifies. By the time you look up from impaling the nose of a blueback from the bait tank, there is an acre of water boiling. Big hybrid bass herd herring around the cove. The trolling motor whirrs to keep you in casting range. For the next few hours the action came in flurries, with multiple anglers battling through double and triple hook-ups whenever baits encountered a school of hungry hybrids. Some fish came on multiple downlines arrayed in rod holders. The most exciting takes
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Perfect storm, meet the perfect bib. Huk’s Next Level Bib is built to keep Mother Nature at bay. They start with a lightweight stretch 3-layer, waterproof 10,000mm/Breathable 5000g shell. It’s 100 percent waterproof and windproof, which keeps all the elements out while maintaining best-in-class breathability. All the seams are taped and zippers welded to keep them from leaking. Non-binding and high-stretch, the bib is exceptionally comfortable and gives the wearer a full range of motion. Zip side entry allows for easy on and off, and there’s a zip fly for… well, you know. Gear can be kept handy in a large waterproof tape-welded chest pocket or dual front-thigh bellowed cargo pockets. There’s an internal mesh chest pouch pocket for items you keep close to your heart. Articulated knees are reinforced for durability. Velcro side tabs attached to a rear belt system and boot hem zippers allow the wearer to completely customize the fit. Elastic Huk-branded shoulder straps also optimize comfort. With Huk’s Next Level Bib, there is no such thing as bad weather.
www.hukgear.com Dakine Caliber Jacket The Caliber Jacket is Dakine’s go anywhere, do anything rain jacket. The company’s most technical men’s everyday jacket, the Caliber is sure to become an everyday, lightweight layer for guys who enjoy any type of outdoor adventure. Don’t let the good-looking modern tailored fit fool you. This is a hard-core weatherproof jacket with a waterproof shell that features fully seam-sealed, breathable construction with waterproof zippers and a helmetcompatible cinch hood to keep moisture out. Mechanical stretch 2.5 Layer construction provides a 20K/20K rating, which means this outer layer provides a wide range of motion with superb waterproof breathability. Underarm pit zips provide added ventilation for temperature regulation. Anglers will appreciate bomb-proof zippers that will stand up to the roughest marine environments and the clean exterior, which limits linegrabbing and tangling potential. Notable fit features include an extended back hem, articulated sleeves and adjustable cuffs. An invisible zippered media chest pocket keeps your electronic gadgetry safe, dry and secure. Dakine is based in the windy and wet Pacific Northwest, and the Caliber jacket is designed to keep wearers comfortable and dry in just those conditions.
ExOfficio prides itself on high-performance apparel for travel and adventure, and their technical clothing might as well be custommade for anglers. Their Sol Cool line is designed for the sun, and the Camino Convertible Pant-Short is perfect to keep you comfortable whether you’re wetwading a mountain stream, casting from the deck of a bass boat or poling the Bermudian flats. The benefits of zip-off legs are obvious for anyone who has spent any time on the water, and UPF 50 sun protection is essential for long days in the sun. The jade-infused Nycott fabric with Teflon Shield+ is very durable, stands up to rough treatment and even feels cool to the touch. Silvadur anti-bacterial technology helps eliminate odor, so you’ll smell fresher when you come off the water. The Camino Convertible Pant-Short features two security zip cargo pockets, a cell phone pouch inside the right leg pocket, two security zip back pockets, zippered leg hems, full inseam gusset, contoured tricot-lined waistband and an indestructible button system. All lengths zip off to an 8.5-inch short. And weighing just 10.5 ounces, you might forget you’re wearing pants.
www.exofficio.com Xtratuf Legacy 2.0 Engineered to withstand the world’s toughest conditions, the Legacy 2.0 is a hardcore fishing boot 50 years in the making. The latest addition to XTRATUF’s iconic legacy collection features an advanced new outsole that surpasses the SRC slip resistance rating, a textured heel for easy on/off that won’t get caught in gill nets and a contoured toppling binding so it does not rub harshly against calves. Acid- and chemicalresistant uppers along with shin and bib guards keep fishermen protected while a Polyurethane insole ensures comfort for long days on deck. All boots within the Legacy collection are 100 percent waterproof with unique performance features. Each boot is made with XTRATUF’s signature triple dipping technique, which creates a seamless barrier that is highly resistant to many organic and inorganic acids, chemicals and contaminants. The latex neoprene is ozone resistant and is softer, lighter and far more pliable than ordinary rubber. Cushioned insoles with arch support help fight fatigue and stress on the legs and back. All XTRATUF Legacy boots come with a non-marking, slip-resistant Chevron outsole that provides unparalleled traction on any surface in the most extreme conditions.
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If they’ll keep you comfortable in the Himalayas, they’ll keep you comfortable anywhere. Sherpa’s Nilgiris are the perfect soft-shell pant for any outdoor activity in cold conditions.
If there’s anyone who knows how to stay warm in bitter cold conditions, it’s waterfowlers, who view frigid temperatures as invitation to go out into the field. Heybo’s Delta Vest is designed to protect you from bitter winds on those cold-weather days. This classic-cut piece features Realtree Max 5 camo, a vertical zippered pocket on the left chest, and two lower zippered pockets. The Delta Vest is built to be worn in the field or as a casual piece. With a full zip front, the Delta Vest features 100 percent poly fleece to keep your core warm while allowing freedom of movement for your arms. Even in damp conditions, this moisture wicking garment will keep you warm. The Delta vest may have been designed for duck hunting, but any outdoorsman will appreciate the warmth and functionality of this versatile vest.
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Stretchy and quiet, Nilgiris keep you feeling warm, dry and comfortable even as you work up a sweat. They are made of a three-layer softshell laminate and lined with a light, soft fleece, so they provide breathable, durable, wind and water repellant shelter for your legs. They are also stretchy, which means moving in them feels unrestricted and effortless. Wear them with a base-layer or on their own to suit conditions.
The North Face Men’s Venture 2 Jacket The Venture 2 Jacket is an unlined, packable, weatherproof rain jacket that is perfect for year-round use. Whether you’re in the backcountry of the Florida Keys or the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lightweight, waterproof and windproof jacket will be there to protect you from the elements when you need it.
The Three-layer softshell laminate is highly breathable and wind- and water-proof. A gusseted crotch accommodates a full and natural range of motion. Three zip pockets—two hand and one thigh—keep essentials handy. Long, twoway, ankle zippers allow for venting and easy on and off over boots. An integrated, adjustable belt customizes the fit, and there are no seams on top of the knees to chafe or cause discomfort. These pants are functional enough to keep you happy in the harshest conditions and comfortable enough to wear around the house.
www. sherpaadventuregear. co.uk Under Armour Storm Surge The Storm Surge is exactly the lightweight rain jacket one would expect from Under Armour, a company devoted to designing high-performance apparel. Unbelievably lightweight and packable, the Storm Surge is a jacket that is easy to keep on-hand, whether in a pack or stowed in a box, which means it is the jacket that will be there when those pop-up thunderstorms roll over the water. UA’s Storm technology has created a shell that is 100 percent waterproof, with fully taped seams to keep the wearer dry in wet weather. And this piece of gear does not sacrifice breathability. A 10K/10K rating means the Storm Surge has found a good balance between keeping water out while allowing airflow For those warm, humid days, when some rain jackets just leave you wet with sweat instead of rain, on-demand zip vents under the arms provide additional breathability to keep the wearer cool and dry. On cool mornings, windproof materials and construction block out the breeze with 2.5 layer bonded fabric and a durable, smooth exterior. The Storm Surge has a loose, fuller cut for complete comfort and a full range of motion. Adjustable cuffs and a bungee hem keep moisture from creeping in, while zippered hand pockets keep gear safe.
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Heybo Delta Vest-Max 5
The North Face’s DryVent 2.5L technology utilizes a polyurethane coating that is remarkably waterproof, breathable and durable to create a jacket for active pursuits where light weight and packability are essential. An inner layer finished with dry touch print helps raise the fabric from the skin for comfort and to enable quick transfer of vapor to the outside. The Venture 2 also packs up small into its own pocket. In short, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, this jacket is designed to be there to keep you dry and comfortable. A relaxed fit and adjustable hood provide a full range of motion as well as room for extra layers, hats or helmets. Pit-zip venting increases breathability. Hand pockets are covered and zippered to store gear safe and dry. Adjustable Velcro cuff tabs keep water from running down your arm while casting, and a hem cinch-cord stops wetness from coming in from below. With a durable yet breathable ripstop exterior, it is likely the wearer will never need to use The North Face’s legendary lifetime warranty.
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What’s It Like to Live in a Log Cabin?
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View time-lapsed video at www.blueridgelogcabins.net As an outdoor enthusiast, I’m naturally drawn to the aesthetic charm of log cabins. I have enjoyed numerous stays and vacations in log cabins over the years. Living in one on a long term or even potentially permanent basis is an intriguing thought for me. With that question in mind, I set out to speak with individuals who have taken that step, just to get their honest opinions, before I make the leap to a log cabin as my permanent residence. My first call was to Mark Alberghini, our Charlotte, North Carolina co-publisher. He and his family have been living in a log cabin for more than 20 years. According to Mark, returning to his cabin after a stressfilled day in the publishing business offers an immediate calming effect. He went on to say that living in a log cabin has left him less interested in vacations than at any other time in his life. His now-grown daughters tell him they are always pleased to return to the log cabin for holidays and family events, and that it seems to have created a deeper sense of tradition than many of their friends who live in conventional homes seem to experience.
I then contacted several Blue Ridge Log Cabin homeowners to see how they compared the experience of log cabin living to conventional homes. Jerry and Carol Clark, who recently moved into their Blue Ridge Log Cabin, said the experience of returning to their log home is much more enjoyable than that of their previous conventional homes. Blue Ridge Log Cabin owner and high school principle Charlie Burry informed us that, “As a high school principle, I value regular downtime away from the pressures of my job.” In that regard, Mr. Burry went on to say, “My wife and I greatly enjoy the peace and relaxation afforded by log-home living verses a conventional home.” Jim Austin, another Blue Ridge Log Cabin owner, commented, “several years ago we decided to change our lifestyle and head out of the hustle and bustle of city life and settle for the quiet and serene country life. We found the perfect wooded location in the foothills of the Appalachians, complete with a little stream running through it. These past five years have been fantastic. We couldn’t have picked a better location or company to build our home. We absolutely love the quietness of the woods in which deer and turkey abound. The sound of our little creek in the morning mist seems heaven sent. Perfect setting, perfect cabin. We love it and wouldn’t change cabin living for the world.” Throughout the numerous interviews that were conducted, the response was always the same. Those homeowners who had changed from a conventional home to a log cabin unanimously agreed, the feeling of contentment, relaxation and satisfaction with the log home was far superior to that of their conventional home. Had this little research project been a survey, it would have seemed artificially skewed. Rarely will you find 100 percent of your survey group in agreement on nearly any subject. In this inquiry, every single person, without exception, agreed that they would never trade log-home living for a conventional home. That’s what it’s like to live in a log cabin.
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good sportsman respects other anglers, the resource, and the tradition of the anglers that came before by being courteous and respectful on the water. For many, fishing etiquette will come as second nature, but then there are those few that you just want to say a few inappropriate words to at times. After watching over and over again, Boaters please be respectful of other Boaters around you especially at the boat ramps. Best advice is if you are not ready don’t get in line to back in your boat. Pull off to the side out of the way and load your boat, make sure plugs are in and be ready to unload your boat. Don’t be a ramp hog and take up two lanes. A lot of marinas have multiple lanes, but no define dividers. I cannot stress how much Boaters need to turn off your headlights when backing down the ramp! Try to back a boat trailer with someone’s headlights blinding you, basically impossible. As soon as, your vehicle goes into reverse, turn off your headlights so people backing in will be able to see. Assuming most Boaters, well Anglers, are launching in the before safe day light hours. And boat ramps on tournament days are extremely busy. Anglers will be everywhere and moving in a fast pace and tempers will flare if you do any of these things. Don’t park so close you can’t get into your maneuver your own vehicle and trailer or the guy next your cant. If the parking lot is empty give everyone some space still. Most anglers are not that patient to wait on weekend Boaters that are not used to the fast paced, be ready, and thoughtful of others at ramps. As boaters or anglers we should all aware of these simple considerate unpublished rules of a boat ramp. We’re all on the same team, so try to be considerate of others around you. After watching over and over again, Boat ramps are just the beginning and once you’re on the water there are unwritten simple rules as well. Basically, if you don’t want someone running their boat being inconsiderate
to you, don’t be doing it to another boater. Some of the common on the water etiquette. Pay attention to the wake though areas that have no-wake zones. If you are in close proximity to recreational anglers and kayakers pay attention and reduce your speed to show respect and not cut them off. Also, as anglers we use the term “Don’t Be A Pot Licker” and every angler knows what this means. Be respectful of other anglers and don’t run in on them when they are catching fish. This is something that has become particularly aggravated when new anglers come along and come in where anglers have grinding out the hours it takes to find good fishing locations. Be respectful don’t come so close distance within another angler unless you’re waved in or told ok to pass. Just keep a distance from other boaters and pay attention. Another big tip is to keep in mind this is a recreational sport, hobby or even family time to enjoy so be courteous of the environment and keep your trash in the boat not in the water. This also goes for old fishing line. Bag your trash, keep it picked up off the boat so it don’t just blow out when you’re running. Just remember as frustrating as some boaters can be, maybe they just have not been educated on the simple unwritten rules at the ramp or on the water. And if you are remember how you act at the ramps or on the water affects how people identify you. So, be safe and respectful of others. Good Luck Hunting Them Trophy’s and Safe Adventures, Cassie Riner, Pro Angler’
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he fishing has been steady on the middle coast, despite the gafstophersons, sail cats, snot sharks, gaftops invading over the last couple of weeks. I’m still catching nice stringers of trout fishing piggies, croakers, or Norton sand eels over grass or shell; but shell has been holding more gaftops lately. We have also had some really low tides lately which in my opinion increased my redfish bite. Instead of fishing right on the shoreline, I’ve been catching better reds on the flats off the shorelines casting mullet, shad, cracked crab, and gold spoons to large sandy potholes. I also got the chance to go off shore and chase some snaps. On my way down south to run a few charters I get a call from Mike Ramirez, Me, Hello? Mark Hays from Houston with the Mike, Whats up? Offshore today snappers snappers! Me, I don’t know bud, I have three three trips in a row I should probably rest a little today. Besides I’m meeting a friend Mike, Really? I have to beg you to go offshore? Mike, Bring Him see you at the dock in two hours, and hangs up. So I pick up my friend Cliff and we head to the ferry, about the time we get on the ferry I get a text. Meet me at the fuel dock behind the Back Porch. I point at a boat going behind the ferry, that’s our boat! Talk about timing, so I took a picture of “The Roughneck” for Mike. We ran about 35 miles out to a spot without boats on it. We worked snapper slappers tipped with squid and caught some really nice fish 5-10 lbs. Cliff lost a undersized ling at the boat. It was really nice to keep some snappers. Thanks for the invite Mike! On the way home Cliff says, That was sweet! That’s an awesome boat! Well, I guess we were at the right place at the right time? Yep! One last thing, I’d like to congratulate my women’s team “The Reel Hot Rods” on their 3rd place stringer and 1st place Red at the Saltwater Sweeties Tournament. Way to go! Jo Lindsey, Amber Fogg, Erin Large, and Shannon Best. The funny thing is we pulled up to that shoreline about 30 mins before another team of lady anglers. Erin caught a 24 1/2”,21 1/2” and Amber caught a 27 5/8”. Timing is everything you have to be at the right place at the right time, but the thing is if you don’t go you won’t know. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing | www.capttgif.com | 210-846-5083 Like me on Facebook: Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
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ell it’s a scorching summer. I have fished the Intercoastal Waterway more this summer than I have in the last 7 years. The water temperature on a falling tide just gets too hot and the fish shut down. The schools redfish and drum really like to swim directly off decide of the grass to the drop off. The truck generally sick at least 20 ft off the bank. The morning bite is still really good in the flats until about 10 a.m. . My routine has been topwater till 8 a.m. then soft Plastics till 10 a.m. in the flats. Then I move 2-channel a drop off a whole or the intercoastal and continue to work soft Plastics. My go-to lure has been Texas roach color by down south lures. People have a hard time believing that we catch limits of drum on soft Plastics. The trick is to work them very very very slow. Hopping them
one inch at a time. Drum do not like fast-moving bait. If you were throwing a baitcaster fishing reel imagine sticking your thumb on the spool itself and retrieving it simply by drawing back your thumb on the spool.Buggs 1/8oz flies also work really well especially if you use Procure shrimp scent gel. For redfish the bone diamond and watermelon red flake working in the middle of the water column with a slight twitch every 3 seconds has been very successful for my redfish and trout . For flounder I like the original red and white and key lime pie boats made by down south lures as well on a 8-ouncehellrazor jig head. There’s two ways of working for flounder one razor Rod tip a foot at a time letting the lower balance to the bottom or just dragging it straight on the floor. The man who invited Hellrazor rattling jig heads this wonderful product name is Allen Harrington and is one of the finest man I’ve ever met my life. It saddens me to see him have to say goodbye to his beautiful wife. Who he absolutely adored and if he wasn’t talking about his jig heads he was talking about his wife. He is a great man with a big heart and treats everybody with the same amount of respect to the highest level. Everyone in the fishing community loves you and what you stand for and how great your product . I’ll see you soon brother. Anybody who sees him out and about please show him some love as he deserves it. The fishing report pretty much the same from Port Aransas 2 Baffin Bay come 11 find water deeper than 5 ft other than that keep up your normal routine have a great time on the water be safe and help out your fellow Anglers Capt.Javi Castillo
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or the third year in a row, Galveston Bay received a “C” in the Galveston Bay Report Card, a grading system used to convey the health of the Bay produced in partnership with Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) and Galveston Bay Foundation. We label a “C” as “adequate for now,” and strive to work together towards achieving a straight “A” Bay. “Since its inauguration in 2015, the annual Report Card has identified the most pressing needs of the region and guided efforts to empower the public, as they preserve the area and foster a healthy and productive environment for generations to come,” said Galveston Bay Foundation President Bob Stokes. “Our initiatives are fueled by our yearly assessment of the Bay, and have led to community-based actions to restore lost or degraded wetlands, oyster reefs, and bird rookery habitats.” The Galveston Bay Report Card evaluates 19 indicators that impact Galveston Bay and the surrounding watershed, which spans across 24,000 square miles and affects half of Texas’ population. Much like a report card you would get in school, the indicators are each graded on a scale of “A” to “F” with an additional “I” grade when there is
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eptember is always one of my favorite months because the days are getting cooler and the fish are getting hungrier. This month is the beginning of the transition from summer to autumn and this keeps the fish moving around and heading to different areas as the bait they are following adjusts to the cooling water temperatures. Migrating shrimp are starting to show up in areas like Trinity Bay and Tabbs Bay so I expect good things to come in those areas very soon. Redfish have been thick in the San Jacinto river lately. They are usually found on rip-rap walls along the channel and areas near underwater pipelines. The well pads in Trinity are hot right now and are producing best on outgoing tides with artificials.
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The North shoreline of East Bay is also beginning to really shine and produce fish with scattered bird action during mid-day. West Bay continues to offer a decent croaker bite but that will fade as October approaches. Right now the whole bay system is in great shape and things are looking really good for fall. The croaker bite is finally starting to die off for the year and the live bait of choice will definitely be shrimp by the end of the month. However, this is definitely one of the better months to be throwing artificial lures. Consistent weather patterns, light winds and good tides are producing large boxes on soft plastics. Darker plastics on 1/4oz and 3/8 z jigs have been working well for me and the trout are just juiced up. We have been losing a few trout from acrobatic fish spitting the lure back at us. The jetty systems are hot right now with the redfish spawning run kicking in and lots of speckled trout and gulf trout action on the rocks. The deep holes are where the bigger redfish are at and the action has been non stop as long as the tides are moving. Light winds and good weather will make for some very crowded weekend conditions but there is plenty of space for everyone with several miles of fishing area to choose from. Popping corks with long leaders up against the rocks will produce plenty of panfish along with a few speckled trout and Spanish mackerel. Try using a 40 or 50 lb monofilament shock leader to keep from losing the spanish mackerel. There are some big sharks running around the jetties this time of year so don’t be surprised if you hook up with a monster all of a sudden. We have some great weather ahead to look forward to so be safe out there and remember to always take a kid fishing. Capt. Craig Lambert | Galvestoninshorefishing.com | 832.338.4570
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good mahi being seen around them as well. We have been catching Kingfish, Ling , Mahi Mahi and Grouper in the past couple weeks. Our books are full throughout August, but we have a few open days in September. Calm seas and big catches !! Captain Mark Holland | Matagorda Sportfishing and Offshore Tackle www.matagordasportfishing.com
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ey there friends I hope that you are having a great month and also maybe catching or gigging a few flatfish. At the beginning of the month I was having spectacular 30 fish nights and it was happening in about four or five hours. Although the fish were plentiful, they were only highly concentrated in certain areas. Bunched up with three to four fish in the same sand pocket. A few were in the twelve and thirteen inch range but the rest were mainly 2 to 4 pound fish. They were holding very tight on the ledges with a foot drop or more. As the tides steadily started to rise the fish were right up on shore pretty much, but after this last week I believe every word of the saying “ you won’t find the flounder in a full moon “. I used to say that didn’t apply to me and I guess I just had not experienced what other fisherman had. We gigged three nights straight as the full moon came out and we maybe found four or five fish but did not see hardly any. The good thing was the ones that we did find were very good sized, I would say 18-24 inches and 3-5 pounds. Goodness they were hard to come by those nights, from now on I will just try to check the moon rise and see if I can beat those super beams of light. Getting out before then at least gives you a fair chance for a few hours because when that moon is over head good luck. There is at least one positive thing that results from the full moon and that is the elevated tides. A lot of the flounder we stuck were sitting in between oyster beds in those little sand splotches that were sort of hollowed out. Another thing was that the fish were covered Me with a good haul of flounder before the moon! like they had been there for hours because their backs looked exactly like the surrounding ocean floor. When I have been rod and reel fishing, most of the time I am going to be throwing a tandem rig chicken boy lure in that sick hot pink color. It lights up in every water
M color. The reason I use a double rig is because it allows you to stay on the bottom while also getting to use two different colors if for some reason your not sure what to use. I will throw a quarter ounce with a single rig but with a dual rig I throw two 1/8 ounce hell razor jig heads. Working the lure a bit slower right now has landed me more fish than being in a race to get my bait in. With a live Me with a couple of fatties from the last trip. bait rig just let it roll across the bottom while slowly pulling it in so you can cover as much ground as possible. Still sticking to inlets off of main channels and working the back of the channel when the tide is coming in and work the channel edge while it is rolling out. Do not forget that I’m working on my you tube channel “Flounder Professor Outdoors” and have one video up with plenty more to come, so subscribe and enjoy. Thank you to all of my sponsors chicken boy lures, hell razor jig heads, fin addict angler, stinky pants fishing, hookspit rods, redtail republic, Kelley wiggler, legend popping corks, nacho daddy spoons, thump kings, ardent reels and Salt Thugz Apparel. Thanks for all of your support, tight lines and sharp gigs. Brian Joseph Spencer Flounder Fanatics @ Facebook lounderfanatics@gmail.com www.saltthugz.com
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Howdy and welcome back to Out Cast Fishin Charters!! Thank you for being a part of our Out Cast Family!!! We are excited to share what has been happening last month! It was a MONSTA month with some awesome catches! If you don’t believe us just take a look for yourself. As you can see, we have been busy pulling in some MONSTA hauls!! Everything from MONSTA Trout to some of the best eating Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and Stingrays! These are the best months to get in on the action! The toothy sharks are in the more shallow areas now along with more warm weathered fish coming in! Follow us on Facebook, Out Cast Charters, to see some of the awesome hauls we bring in, just about EVERY DAY!! Look no further ladies and gentlemen, we are the charter company for you !! Make sure you book a trip soon while the fish are biting; spaces are filling up fast!!
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EASY CEVICHE - SPANISH MACKEREL One of the best catches we have this time of year is the Spanish Mackerel. This fish is a lot like the king fish except it is smaller and faster, so the meat is almost like a small tuna. You can cook the mackerel in the same way as you cook most tunas, but this recipe is a little different and is the easiest one yet! If you like sushi or ceviche you know the seafood in these dishes are often raw fish. The difference with ceviche is that the fish has been cured in citrus, like a lime or lemon. Well ladies and gentlemen that is what we bring you today! Ceviche Spanish Mackerel for the beginner!
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Let’s begin! Place a fully filleted Mackerel, with no scales, into the storage bag. Fill the bag with the citrus of lemon/lime, until all the fish is covered. Add your choice of sauce and close the bag tightly (you may double bag it). Shake it around to make sure the sauce mixes well with the juice and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. You may marinate longer for larger filets) but careful not to overcook; it can overpower the fish taste. Depending on what your end goal is, also depends on what juice and sauce you use in the mixture. Lime and worcestershire is a great combination to add with pico de gallo and chips. Lemon and soy will be great with steamed rice, fried onions, and avocado; the choice is yours! If you have enjoyed these recipes, or have some of your own, take a picture and tag us on Facebook! If you want to share your own recipe, let us know!! If you prepared one of our recipes, tag us with your MONSTA Meal by including your: catch, a snapshot and recipe name. Until next time MONSTAFishers! Be safe out there and keep those lines tight!! Blessings from your Out Cast Fishin Family
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very rare and spectacular occurrence is upon us, on August 21st, 2017, most of the U.S. will be in the direct path of a total solar eclipse, which hasn’t occurred in almost a century. The last time an eclipse was visible as a partial or total solar eclipse by the entire continental U.S. was on June 8th, 1918. The total eclipse or direct path will go from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Most of the other states that are not under the direct path of the eclipse will see no less that 50% coverage, or a partial eclipse. Here in Texas, we will see the moon cover over half of the sun, while those in Florida will see about 75% coverage. While this event is no doubt fascinating and a wonder to behold, what does that mean for the Gulf Coast? Several effects will transpire during the eclipse and since it falls on a Monday, it shouldn’t really effect our weekend routine, however, some interesting and unusual occurrences may happen. The fishing patterns and tides being the most important: Fish are undoubtably effected by many of their environment’s subtle variables, and a solar eclipse is no different. Although the eclipse will only last a few minutes, the normal patterns that our Texas game fish follow will change. According to a study from the University of Moncton in Canada, species that are in shallow enough water to be effected by differences in light from night and day will think that it is dawn and begin to exhibit night-time behaviors like hunkering down and retreating to reefs and deep cuts. Once the eclipse has passed, fish will resume their normal activity after a few minutes.
“…various reef fishes were followed in the wild during a 1998 total solar eclipse at Pinta Island, in the Galapagos. As the eclipse progressed, the fish descended from the water column and retreated to crevices within the reef, where they remained hidden for the duration of totality. This is typical twilight and night time behavior. The fish did not appear to go to sleep however, for they resumed their normal activities within three minutes of the end of totality. The only diurnal species that did not exhibit night time behavior during totality was the surgeonfish Prionurus laticlavius, which stopped grazing and formed schools that swam erratically with apparent alarm. Altogether, the latest case notwithstanding, these observations suggest that light intensity is fairly important in eliciting twilight and night time behavior.” -Stéphan G. Reebs Université de Moncton, Canada 2007-2013 (How do fishes react to total solar eclipses?) Tides will be the biggest factor for most of us in our day to day out on the water. Normally, the sun and the moon compete for the earth’s tides, pulling the oceans toward them with the gravity that they influence. The moon has the most effect on our tides which means that it creates the larger, more substantial tide influx because of its relative size and distance to the earth. Because the sun and the moon will be aligned during this brief time, we can expect a higher than normal high tide, while those on the other side of the planet will see an lower than normal low tide. Higher than normal tides will be experienced for several weeks leading up to and following the eclipse as the moon and the sun begin to align, especially of
those in the upper bay. Just be aware of this and be sure to make any arrangements for your home on the water, or while launching at the boat ramp, or hanging at your normal fishing spot. For some of us, it will be a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience to share with our family and friends, so go out and get yourself a pair of solar viewing glasses, they can be found for as little as a few dollars a set. On Aug. 21st. go outside and catch a glimpse of one of natures wonders. Visit Saltwater-Recon.com to see the local effects on the bay in real time. Be safe and enjoy the view.
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oday’s families are vastly different than years ago. Even sitting together for family meals has become infrequent or rushed. The family dinner where parents engage children in conversation and instill the family’s values occurs only infrequently in many families. Schedules are hectic with children often being raised by parental timesharing. Even where both parents are under the same roof - today’s economy calls often for long hours, thus still an absent parent. Family dinner time is frequently sacrificed. Filling the void are hundreds of television channels and the internet . . .which influence our children as never before. Even cautious families are constantly fighting the invisible magnetism of internet information that steadily infiltrates our homes. Fortunately for many, one thing hasn’t changed. Kids still anticipate the weekend and a chance to go fishing. For the parents, this creates an increasingly important opportunity to pass along a family heritage. This is “real time” with Dad and Mom - focused time. It is a final bastion of uninterrupted family communications and provides a shared joy of accomplishment, experienced together, every time a prize is reeled in. Some would call this “old fashioned quality family time”. Along with the excursion comes solid conversations, not only during the actual day, but even as the trip is planned and the parent and child participate together in its preparations - building excitement for the upcoming fishing day. These one-on-one days open a myriad of opportunities to “just talk”. They allow parent-child interaction that has too often become lost -- with the television and the internet totally uninvolved for the day! Time with our children is precious and critically important. Fishing presents an attraction so strong that kids actually shut down their PC’s and video games. They want to go fishing! But . . . an attack threatens this remaining opportunity for one-on-one, parent-child family time. For-profit corporations are actively attempting to minimize your family’s fishing rights in a selfish monetary pursuit. They want to take away your access to fish so as to leave more harvest from the publicly-owned fishery for themselves. Today’s attack is focused on squeezing recreational family fishing to expand their profits. These corporations, namely commercial fishing corporations and federal for-hire charter fishing boat operators, are pouring a seemingly endless stream of money into political campaigns, lobbyists, and frivolous litigation. Their objective is to dominate, for themselves, the harvest of the publiclyowned fishery resources in federal waters. By minimizing the recreational family fishermen’s access to the fishery, it leaves more for them - all to maximize their profits! It is critically important for families, recreational fishermen, fishing guides, non-federal charter boat operators, and the businesses that depend upon these groups to unite in efforts to protect access for families to fish. Principally, two organizations support the for-profit corporations in their efforts to minimize or drive recreational fishing out of existence in order to capture the full harvest of the publics’ fishery resources for themselves.
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They want preferential access to harvest and sell the public’s resource or, even more lusciously, to sell their preferential access without ever going fishing — all for their personal profits. The organizations are named innocuously to create confusion; the “Environmental Defense Fund” and the “Ocean Conservancy”. They extend their tentacles by supporting front groups with names like “The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance” and the “Charter Fishermen’s Association”. They use their monetary resources to thwart efforts to improve the public’s access to its own fisheries resources though aggressive litigation and financial contributions to “influence” politicians, elections and political appointments which further their objectives. On the positive and hopeful side, however, are bills presently in both chambers of Congress to establish fairness and equity in fisheries management. These could level the playing field for family and recreational fishermen. Accordingly, they are VERY important. The U.S. House of Representatives bill, #HR2023, is termed to as the “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017“ or more commonly the “Modern Fish Act”. We appreciate that it has bi-partisan cosponsorship by Representatives Garret Graves (R-La), Gene Green (D–Tx), Daniel Webster (R-Fl), and Rob Whittman (R–Va). In the Senate, the bill is called the same and also bi-partisan; it is cosponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R–Miss), Bill Nelson (D–Fl), Brian Schatz (R–Hawaii), John Kennedy (R–La) and Joe Manchin (D–W. Va). If your Congressman or Senator is not co-sponsoring this protection for the fishing rights of families, they need to hear from you. Call and ask them why not. Only your phone call can make a difference. Keep your eye on the prize - that fish at the end of the line on your child’s rod. And someday, your grandchild’s rod. Make the call. Learn more by following the newsfeed and join the conversation on Facebook at WhatHappenedToOurFish? You can also email RecreationalFishermen@ gmail.com. Photo credit to: Thomas Hearring III and 7 year old Thomas Hearring IV of Tiki Island, Texas
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the head and some type of red material for the throat, as needed. The hook shank beneath the collar (the body) can be wrapped with the tying thread or a flashy material, like mylar tinsel or Diamond Braid. By the way, Lefty says the key to the pattern is to tie the collar at least as long as the rear of the hook, which keeps the hackle tail from wrapping around the hook. In appropriate sizes and colors, Lefty’s pattern has deceived just about every fish that swims, from four-inch bream to 400-pound billfish. Lefty’s Deceiver has even graced a U.S. Postal stamp. Lefty’s favorite Deceiver colors are chartreuse/white and yellow/ chartreuse. I tie them in many sizes and colors, and my favorite is tied in a Firetiger color scheme. This color works very well for many saltwater fish in sizes 1/0 to 3/0. It has also been very successful for me for peacock bass and largemouth bass in south Florida in size 2. I imagine smallies would jump all over it, too. Lefty’s Deceiver (Firetiger) Hook - Mustad 34007 or similar, size 2 to 3/0 Thread - fluorescent yellow Tail - two yellow and one yellow grizzly hackle on each side, topped with yellow Krystal Flash Body - yellow thread or Diamond Braid Collar - yellow bucktail with yellow Krystal flash and a small yellow grizzly hackle on each side, topped with green Krystal Flash and green bucktail Throat - orange bucktail, as long as the collar Head - fluorescent yellow, with painted orange/black eye, covered with five-minute epoxy Contact Carlos at cah6620@gmail.com to submit a pattern for consideration in this column or to order his book, “South Florida’s Peacock Bass.”
By John Rice
This is a simple tie and a very effective pattern for trout everywhere. Soft hackles are basically emerger patterns. They do not belong on the streambed like nymphs, so this fly should be dropped a foot or so off a nymph so it can suspend itself higher in the water column where an emerger belongs. Thread: 8/0 olive Abdomen: Olive goose biot Thorax: Tan superfine dubbing Hackle: Hungarian partridge Head: 8/0 Olive thread Hook: 1X long, size 18 Tiemco 3761 John Rice guides with Blackhawk Fly Fishing, which offers exceptional fishing for trophy trout in the north Georgia mountains. Contact john at jriceflyfishing@ gmail.com.
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